Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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